Armando Iannucci
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Hijinks in high places
at everyday politics and the lengths some politicians go to, to maintain their image. Created by Academy Award nominee Armando Iannucci (In The Loop), the series revolves around the fictitious US Vice President Selina Meyer (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) from The Sun Daily Malaysia Read more »
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky and Tony Hale in 'Veep'
ANGELES, CA — HBO has renewed the comedy series "Veep" for a ten-episode third season, scheduled for 2014. Created by Armando Iannucci (Oscar nominee for co-writing "In the Loop"), the show stars Emmy-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Vice President of the United from Pop Tower Read more »
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Political, Pointed, and Peculiar: Armando Iannucci, Comedy Genius (Column)
the man” terrifically crashed and burned. Iannucci has been a guest on both The News Quiz and Have I Got News for You, and Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive (2005-2008) was a radio panel show featuring comedians dissecting current events. His most well-known from PopMatters Read more »
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Talking to Matt Walsh About 'Veep' and the Past, Present, and Future of UCB
UCB's own Comedy Central series, and cult hits like Dog Bites Man and Jon Benjamin Has a Van. Veep, from UK comedy demigod Armando Iannucci, is currently in the midst of its second season, airing Sundays at 10 on HBO. On it, Matt Walsh plays Mike McLintock, from The Awl Read more »
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A realistic White House
a world leader when it comes to comedy. Armando Iannucci helped change the face of comedy in the UK during the 90s and created a new style of political satire in the 00s with The Thick Of It and In The Loop. He has won multiple Baftas and spawned the Oxford from Asia One Read more »